Department of Business

BU 101         Beginning Keyboarding*         2 hours
This course is designed to teach the proper techniques of touch keyboarding with an emphasis on rhythm, accuracy and speed. Students with any previous training can be tested for proficiency prior to enrollment.

BU 102         Intermediate Keyboarding*         3 hours
Prerequisites: At least a “C” in BU 101 or a satisfactory score on a typing proficiency exam. Emphasis is placed on increasing speed and efficiency on a microcomputer.

BU 104         Computer Basics*         2  hours
Basic computer capabilities and terminology. Use PC to create, save, modify, and print basic text, spreadsheet, and database documents.

BU 201         Basic Word Processing         3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a “C” in BU 102 and BU 104. Introduction to document creation, through the use of saving, printing, selecting, moving, copying and replacing text.

BU 202         Personal Finance         2  hours
This course is designed to train students to handle personal financial matters as well as church and school budgets. Included in this course are setting up a family budget, dealing with credit, insurance coverage, checking and savings accounts, and techniques of comparison shopping.

BU 206         Advanced Word Processing*         3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a “C” in BU 201. Document enhancement through use of fonts, size, alignment, headers, footers, borders, and graphics.

BU  206         Databases*         2 hours
Prerequisite: At least a “C” in BU 104. Students will learn how to create and manage database files, modify layout and print reports that would pertain to the ministry. Filemaker Pro® will be used.

BU  227         Advanced Keyboarding*         3 hours
Emphasis is placed on increasing speed and efficiency on a microcomputer.

BU  301         Basic Spreadsheets*         3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a “C” in BU 104. Create, edit, and save spreadsheets. Techniques in copying formatting, inserting/deleting cells, rows and columns. Basics of sorting, searching, and producing data to display or print in graphical form via charts. Microsoft® Excel will be used.

BU 302         Advanced Business Applications*         3 hours
Prerequisite: At least a “C” in BU 104. Students will gain a basic use of Power Point and learn how to build a web page.

BU 305         Filing & Records Management         2 hours
This course covers filing methods, systems, procedures, and equipment management procedures.

BU 306         Business Communications         2 hours
This course incorporates business English skills into the techniques of writing business letters, memos, and reports.

BU 309         Secretarial Accounting I         3 hours
This is a course in the accounting system as it applies to the secretarial position. Basic, entry-level accounting is studied.

BU 310         Church Finance*         2 hours
Using QuickBooks®, the student will learn the basic principles of setting up a bookkeeping system appropriate for churches and Christian schools. Computer lab will be utilized.

BU 401         Secretarial Procedures         3 hours
This course concentrates on training the student in secretarial duties, office procedures, office ethics, proper dress, and develops responsibility and flexibility.

BU 404         Office Training         8 hours
This course provides an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills previously learned with the assignment of duties in an actual office setting.

BU  405         Office Machines Lab         1 hour
This course presents the principles and functions of modern office machines such as data entry, dictating and transcribing machines, calculators, switchboards, postage meters and scales, fax machines, and copiers.

BU  406         Purchasing         2  hours
Introduces the student to basic purchasing procedures, source selection, cost containment strategies, and legal responsibilities as a purchasing agent.  Practical methods of purchasing, supplier management, and reporting are provided to assist the student in developing/maintaining a “value added” attitude/capability.

BU 407         Desktop Publishing  I*         3 hours
This course is an introduction to desktop publishing principles as used in designing professional documents.

BU 408         Desktop Publishing II*         3  hours
Prerequisite: At least a “C” in BU 407. This course continues the presentation of the principles of design with a more in-depth study of graphic design. Various graphics projects will be assigned during the semester.